India's Basmati rice named Best Rice in the World in 2023
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Indian Basmati rice has been declared the “Best Rice in the World” by TasteAtlas, a renowned food and travel guide. The announcement was made as part of TasteAtlas’s year-end awards for 2023-24. In its celebratory announcement, TasteAtlas described Basmati as a long-grain rice variety originally cultivated in India and Pakistan. The rice is distinguished by its unique flavour and aroma, which is nutty, floral, and slightly spicy.